IB Geo: 3.2.6 Energy Security

What are the three key elements that must be present for a country to have energy security?

• Reliability, Accessibility, Sustainability

• Reliability, Affordability, Sustainability

• Reliability, Accessibility, Affordability

• Accessibility, Affordability, Sustainability

Which country is the world's fourth largest user of solar energy?

• China

• USA

• Japan

• India

What percentage of the global population lacks access to modern energy supplies?

• 20%

• 40%

• 30%

• 10%

What is the main source of global energy supplies?

• Nuclear energy

• Renewable energy

• Hydropower

• Fossil fuels

Which of the following is a threat to energy security?

• Rapid development in developing nations

• All of the above

• Reliance on imports

• Natural disaster

Which G7 country is considered to be at high risk for energy security due to the need to import large amounts of fossil fuels and electricity?

• Germany

• USA

• Japan

• Canada

What is the major source of energy for Paraguay's electricity production?

• Hydropower

• Natural gas

• Coal

• Nuclear energy

What is the impact of fossil fuel depletion on energy security?

• It will never run out

• It will eventually run out

• It has no impact on energy security

• It will lead to increased supply

What is the main reason for the energy insecurity in West African countries such as Sierra Leone?

• Abundance of energy resources

• Stable energy supply

• High level of political conflict and violence

• Lack of technological expertise